Breakfast: The Fuel to Start Your Day

 

 

 

 

I do not know about you but breakfast is a must to start my day. It is also what I eat that helps. A simple donut and juice or coffee will only leave me on edge and cranky. I have to eat proteins and whole grains to make the day a good one.
Studies have shown that kids given breakfast performed better at school than kids who did not eat in the morning. Also, eating a good breakfast helps to lose weight or maintain it.  Protein and fiber satisfy your hunger and give you that full feeling until lunch.  A midday snack of granola and seeds,  soy, other nuts. 

Take a look at this meal plan from Bob Greene:

Oatmeal Topped with Almonds and Berries

1 cup cooked plain oatmeal
3/4 cup raspberries, fresh or thawed from frozen
2 Tbsp. almonds
1 cup nonfat milk (optional: use some of the milk in cooking the oatmeal)

Combine oatmeal, raspberries and almonds. Serve with remaining nonfat milk.